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MSTS Routes: Canton

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Originally released in May of 2001, MSTS has enjoyed a dedicated community to making MSTS relevant years after it should have been retired. Rail Simulator is our current start of the art train simulator. And while product is currently under development, it's potential is awesome. Each sim seems to have its own appeal to a different sect of user or developer. Purists are best headed to MSTS where its strong suit is physics and rollingstock. Those who prefer free-lance or model railroad type running with its strongest suit in graphics, might prefer Rail Simulator. Nothing is set in stone though, so please keep coming back as virtual scale is dynamic and exciting and sometimes even changing from week to week.

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The Colton & Northern isn't a railroad, it's a rail line between two cities that over the decades grew. It wasn't that simple. Westin wanted their trains to go north. Colton wanted their trains to go south. So how did these two cities ever meet? It's a long story. But it happened and today railroading on the Colton & Northern is a throwback to good old fashion railroading! With over 30+ industries, over a hundred spurs, numerous towns profusely detailed, signals and 20+ scenarios, you are going to do just that, railroad. No coddling here. You'll get your hands dirty, your feet wet, and overalls greasy handling the big engines and rollingstock. If you like this kind of work, The Colton & Northern is looking for people like you! To find out more, click on the menu link to go to the Colton & Northern page.

It started quietly and then turned into a roar. All Aboard has released its very first US based route for Rail Simulator. A 16-20 mile route featuring amazing scenery detail using my own objects and two add-on packs from RSDL and 3dtrains, meet All Aboard's newest and first payware USA route on the market for Rail Simulator. This single track mainline complete with passing sidings and signals is sure to be a thriller for you and the family. The family? The Rascal & Cottonwood features loop action so the fun never stops. Complete with a ten page color manual, this coal themed route is looking for you to take the throttle and keep America alive with clean burning coal. Be apart of the solution. Find out more from the Rascal & Cottonwood page using the link above.

In mid 2001, only months after the release of MSTS, came the first version of East Metro, Number 11. From Number 11 grew the East Metropolis area to Big City to the city of Titan. Originally a test route East Metro caught the train community by storm and became a favorite. Introducing many firsts the differing versions climaxed with the East Metro Deluxe package with features we take for granted today. You can relive these heady days of exploration with an EMRR completely redone to bring it's graphics on par with today's releases. Approximately 35 miles of track and lots of switching and modern mainline running. In development now follow East Metro's face lift on the East Metro page.

Originally released in February of 2002, Ohio Rail became an instant world-wide favorite. Featuring over 160 miles of mainline, and that doesn't include the many many miles of branchline, Ohio Rail will keep you busy for a long time with its numerous activities. Two competing railroads set the stage. More industries than you can imagine. The Ohio Rail Upgrade builds upon the free version replacing 98% of the original content with structures and vegetation from both Canton and Cumberland. The results are stunning giving this old route new life for Ohio Rail enthusiasts.

Approximately 30 miles of superb scenery. Cumberland is the recreation of the CV Division of the L&N found in eastern Kentucky. Cumberland is a coal hauling route mostly but there's plenty of other industry to keep you busy. Dick Cowen once again graciously donated rollingstock for this release in both diesel and steam variants. 15 activities make this route entertaining.

75 miles of superb scenery like no other. Canton was originally released in four separate sections but now you can order it as one whole route (still divided into its four sections though). Equipped with 90+ activities and engines/rollingstock graciously donated by Dick Cowen, Canton is a favorite for many who love a densely packed detailed route. A switcher's dream with over 50 industries to switch!

Training Materials

The Activity Tutorial covers how to interface with the MSTS's Activity interface. You also get indepth instruction on how to create your own activities. Signals and AI Traffic are also covered. In addition you'll learn how MSTS stores activity information in its files. The tutorial comes at a nominal charge of $10 at Abacus site.